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James “Jim” Jay Norman, 96, North Manchester, died Jan. 6, 2026.
He was born Aug. 10, 1929 in Louisville, Ky., to Mary Ednor Waggener Norman and Jay Stuart Norman. He married Patricia Ann Gass on June 3, 1950.
On Dec. 31, 1951, he was drafted into the U.S. Air Force.
Family and friends may call Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, North Manchester. A funeral Mass will be held at the conclusion of calling with Father Daniel Koehl and Father Jay Horning officiating. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876; or St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services, 3388 Founders Road, Suite 200m, Indianapolis, IN 46268; or the American Legion Post 286, 215 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962.
The family of Jim Norman has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
